# KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g

- Name: KATE Lip Monster 3g / ケイト リップモンスター 3g / 凯朵 KATE 唇怪口红 3g
- Brand: KATE / ケイト（カネボウ化粧品）
- Category: Cosmetics & Skincare
- Page: https://bestjapanbuy.com/en/p/kate-lip-monster-3g/
- Updated: 2026-10-23

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥1,540 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

A long-wearing lipstick with nearly 30,000 reviews on @cosme. Many shades, and limited editions often sell out. Solid lipstick isn't subject to liquid limits on flights.

- Good for: People wanting a lipstick that resists fading and transfer
- Not for: People prone to peeling lips, or who dislike shimmer

## Price in Japan

- Japan reference price incl. tax (Store price): JP¥1,540
- Tax-free / after refund: JP¥1,400
- Flights: OK on the plane

## Taking it home (by destination)

| Destination | Result | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mainland China | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Hong Kong | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Macao | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Taiwan | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Singapore | ✓ Allowed | — |
| South Korea | ✓ Allowed | — |
| United States | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Thailand | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Malaysia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Philippines | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Vietnam | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Indonesia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| India | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Australia | ✓ Allowed | — |
| New Zealand | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Canada | ✓ Allowed | — |
| United Kingdom | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Germany | ✓ Allowed | — |
| France | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Italy | ✓ Allowed | — |
| Spain | ✓ Allowed | — |

## Specs

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | KATE / ケイト（カネボウ化粧品） |
| Model | ケイト リップモンスター 3g |
| Released | 2021 |
| Type | Makeup |
| Skin type (per brand) | TBD |
| Skin concern (brand focus) | TBD |
| Volume | 3mL/g |
| Quasi-drug (薬用) | No |
| Main sales channel | Drugstore |

## Reviews

Third-party rating 5.4/7 (29572), source: @cosme (not our rating).

Pros:

- Long-lasting color; holds up well through drinks and meals
- Highly pigmented with lots of shades
- Relatively non-drying

Cons:

- A few people get peeling lips after use
- Some limited shades are very shimmery and not for everyone

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I take KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

### How much is the KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) is JP¥1,540 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥1,400. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

### Where can I buy the KATE ケイト リップモンスター 3g in Japan?

Sold at drugstores, cosmetics shops and department store counters in Japan. The price we list is from @cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors) (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.


## Sources

- Specs: [Kao KATE product page](https://www.kao-kirei.com/ja/item/kbb/kate/4973167820193/?tw=kbb)
- Specs: [@cosme product page](https://www.cosme.net/products/10206485/)
- Japan price: [@cosme size and price incl. tax (checked by the @cosme editors)](https://www.cosme.net/products/10206485/) (2026-10-23)
- Rating: [@cosme](https://www.cosme.net/products/10206485/review/) (2026-10-23)

> Data from BestJapanBuy (bestjapanbuy.com). Please credit and link to the page when using it. Prices are for reference only; check in store.
> Translated with AI; the Chinese version is authoritative.